Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

A few weeks ago, some friends were over for dinner, and I was throwing food scraps into my miniature compost bin that fits under my kitchen sink (free from the city of Napa). One gentleman told me he ...

If you’ve tried composting at home, you know it’s not always as simple as the tips you see online. Sometimes you follow all the “right” steps and still end up with a smelly, soggy pile that seems to ...

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

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Did you know that many of your paper products can be composted? From tissue paper to wrapping paper to egg cartons and more, ...

The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

If you’re like many, you’ve taken notice of the growing interest in composting. Maybe you’ve heard about its benefits, seen an uprise in compostable products on the market, or are looking for new ...